What PSU should I get?

Daniel275

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Jul 21, 2013
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Before I ask my question let me show you my PC specs:
Case: Predator G5900
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
System Type: 64 Bit
Motherboard: H57H-AM2
HD: 600 GB
PSU: PS-6451-5AE 500W
CPU: Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
GPU: HD 5570
RAM: 6.00 GB

I need help choosing a power supply because I'm getting the GTX 660 which I would not trust my current power supply for that and future upgrades like a bigger hard drive and cpu, but those can wait for now. Anyways, which power supply should I get out of these two:

-http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-Modular-Bronze-CX600M/dp/B00ALYOPSS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374815712&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=corsair+cx+modlar

or

-http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Enthusiast-Series-Modular-TX750M/dp/B005E98FVS/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374815751&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=corsair+tx+modlar

I know most of you are gonna say to take the TX series, but I was wondering if there would actually be a big difference from the TX to the CX series. Also, do you think I should get a 750 watt version or is that too insane? If it is I'll just take the 600 watt version.
 
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TX series > CX series. The TX v2 series PSUs are manufactured by Seasonic, which is one of the best PSU manufacturers around.

This PSU from XFX is also manufactured by Seasonic

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-PRO650W-Bronze-Energy-Certified/dp/B0045L5LGI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374816624&sr=1-2&keywords=XFX+650

It comes in other capacities, links are on that page.

If you want the best of the best, go with the Seasonic X series. They are 80Plus Gold certified, unlike the ones above which are only Bronze certified.

http://www.amazon.com/SeaSonic-SS-650KM-CrossFire-Certified-Modular/dp/B004GWYTY6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1374816677&sr=1-1&keywords=seasonic+x650
 
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